Railway

Laos-China Railway Trade Surges as Cross-Border Freight Hits New Highs

Trade along the Laos-China Railway continued to grow sharply in the first half of 2026, with imports and exports reaching CYN 17.17 billion (USD 2.53 billion), up 33.8 percent from a year earlier. The figures, released on 18 August by China Railway Kunming Group Co., Ltd., come as the railway...

Oudomxay Seeks More Railway Services to Boost Investment

Authorities in Oudomxay Province, northern Laos, have announced plans to expand railway services and...

Railway Expansion, Education Reform Among Key Issues at National Assembly

Expanding the railway to southern Laos, rolling out a new school system, reducing poverty,...

Laos, Cambodia Launch New Trade Route to China for Fruits, Crops

On 22 June, Laos and Cambodia launched coordinated export and transit procedures for plants...

Laos-China Railway Freight Tops 10 Million Tons in Early 2026, Triples Last Year

The Lao-China Railway (LCR) has transported more than 10 million tons of freight so...

Kunming Sees Renewed Interest in Train Travel Following Laos-China Railway Opening

Residents of Kunming are taking a keener interest in train travel following the historic launch of the Laos-China Railway. While current regulations do not allow...

Five Thousand Passengers Board Laos-China Railway in First Five Days

More than 5,000 people have purchased tickets to ride the Laos-China Railway since its official launch on Friday. The Laos-China Railway began serving public passengers...

First Freight Trains Arrive at Destinations in Both Countries along Laos-China Railway

The first two international freight trains along the Laos-China railway have arrived at their destination in both Laos and China. A freight train that departed...

Laos-China Railway Officially Launched

The Laos-China Railway was officially launched today during a ceremony presided over by Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The landmark railway...

Buddhist Ceremony Held to Mark Laos-China Railway Inauguration

  A traditional Buddhist blessing ceremony was held yesterday to mark the opening of the Laos-China Railway and ensure its successful operation. The ceremony took place...

Laos-China Railway Confirms Passenger Fares

Passenger fares for trips on the upcoming Laos-China Railway have been confirmed by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The ministry issued a notice...